What is the average temperature in St Maarten throughout the year?

JAN 25.5°C FEB 25.5°C MAR 26.1°C APR 26.8°C MAY 27.6°C JUN 28.3°C JUL 28.5°C AUG 28.5°C SEP 28.5°C OCT 28.1°C NOV 27.3°C DEC 26.1°C

What is the official language spoken in St Maarten?

The official languages spoken in St Maarten are Dutch and English

What is the currency in St Maarten?

The currency in St Maarten is the Euro (EUR) on the French side and Netherlands Antilles Florin (NAF) on the Dutch side. The US dollar (USD) is also commonly used.

What is the average price in St Maarten

1.5ltr bottle of water = 1.30 € (approx. £1.10) Coffee (from a restaurant) = 3.80 € (approx. £3.25) 0.5ltr Domestic Beer from Draught = 2.65 € (approx. £2.25) Three course meal for 2 people in a mid-range restaurant = 96.25 € (approx. £81.50)

Tipping in St Maarten

Tipping for services is customary - approximately 15% of the bill.

Essential phrases in St Maarten

Good morning - Goedemorgen "Khoo-der-mor-khern" Good afternoon - Goedemiddag "Khoo-der-mi-dakh" Good night - Goedenavond "Khoo-der-aa-font" Hello - Hallo "Hah-low" Where is - Waar is...? "Vaar is" Please - Alsjeblieft "Als-yer-bleeft" Thank you - Dank u wel "Dahnk-ew-vehl" Excuse me - Sorry "Saw-ree" I dont understand - Ik versta het niet "Ik vur-stass ut neet"

Houses and the boats in the bay in St. Maarten

St Maarten, Saint Maarten cruise holidays

Half French and half Dutch, St. Martin/Sint Maarten cruise port is one of the Caribbean's most diverse and interesting islands. The Dutch capital Philipsburg is a delightful warren of narrow streets called steegjies. Here you will find interesting shops and leafy courtyard cafes. Start your exploration at Wathey Square, which is home to a colourful market. If you would prefer to enjoy a little French 'je ne sais quoi', take an island tour to the pretty French capital Marigot. It's worth visiting for its colourful markets, lovely cafe-lined waterfront and the chic boutiques of Marina Port La Royale, where you can pick up unusual jewellery and leather goods. Or spend your day on a catamaran trip from Philipsburg for fabulous deep-sea snorkelling with lunch.

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